Word: freshmen
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...freshmen, on their part played a plucky, up-hill game, contesting every inch of the ground, though only once, after a long punt, and off-side play by '97, did it seem possible for the '99 team to score...
...freshmen, Adams played much the best game, especially on the defensive. His tackling was hard and sure. Holden, at left tackle, made good runs, and tackled well, as did Dayton. The line, as a whole, was weak, however, except in the centre, and the interference could rarely get well started. Another great fault was that the freshmen tackled too high...
Finally, Dibblee kicked over Hallowell's head. Soon after Holden and Dayton made short gains, and, receiving 10 yards for holding and off-side play, the freshmen had the ball on their opponents'2 yard line. But they could not make a touchdown, and, losing the ball on downs, did not again come near scoring...
...Only new students or upper class 'freshmen' indulge in such childish practices as those of Thursday night any more. The rest of us are reserving our energy for a celebration of the coming Harvard victory...
Both juniors and freshmen are using many tricks and criss-cross plays. Judging from the scores of the previous games, the teams are very well matched and a close and exciting game may be looked...